Long Term Care

Resident’s Right to Share a Room; RoommatesResident’s Right to Share a Room; Roommates

Resident’s Right to Share a Room; Roommates

Nursing home residents have a right to share a room with whomever they wish as long as both residents agree.…

2 years ago
Resident’s Right to Reasonable Accomodation of Needs and PreferencesResident’s Right to Reasonable Accomodation of Needs and Preferences

Resident’s Right to Reasonable Accomodation of Needs and Preferences

Nursing home residents have a right to reasonable accomodation of needs and preferences. 42 C.F.R. § 483.10(e)(3) provides that the resident…

2 years ago
Resident’s Right to Personal PossessionsResident’s Right to Personal Possessions

Resident’s Right to Personal Possessions

42 C.F.R. § 483.10(e)(2) provides that the resident has a right to be treated with respect and dignity, including: (2)…

2 years ago
Visitation in the Nursing HomeVisitation in the Nursing Home

Visitation in the Nursing Home

Nursing home residents have the right to visitation. Specifically,  42 C.F.R. § 483.10(f) provides that residents have the right to…

2 years ago
Nursing Home Resident’s AutonomyNursing Home Resident’s Autonomy

Nursing Home Resident’s Autonomy

Nursing home residents have the right to make their own choices. This includes basic life choices, the right to information…

2 years ago
Resident’s Right to Self-DeterminationResident’s Right to Self-Determination

Resident’s Right to Self-Determination

Nursing home residents have the right to make their own choices. This includes basic life choices, the right to information…

2 years ago
Resident’s Right to Choose Attending PhysicianResident’s Right to Choose Attending Physician

Resident’s Right to Choose Attending Physician

Nursing home residents have the right to choose his or her attending physician. The physician must be licensed to practice,…

2 years ago
Additional Guidance Regarding Nursing Home Patients With Cognitive ImpairmentsAdditional Guidance Regarding Nursing Home Patients With Cognitive Impairments

Additional Guidance Regarding Nursing Home Patients With Cognitive Impairments

Appendix PP provides the following additional guidance regarding treatment of residents with impaired, or potentially impaired decision-making capacity: Definitions: “Court…

2 years ago
Guidance Regarding Resident’s Right to Self-Administer MedicationsGuidance Regarding Resident’s Right to Self-Administer Medications

Guidance Regarding Resident’s Right to Self-Administer Medications

Appendix PP provides the following guidance regarding a resident's right to self-administer medications as provided in 42 C.F.R. §483.10(c)(7). If…

2 years ago
Resident’s Right to Be Informed of and Participate in TreatmentResident’s Right to Be Informed of and Participate in Treatment

Resident’s Right to Be Informed of and Participate in Treatment

Nursing home residents have the same right to participate in the informed consent process as any other patient. 42 C.F.R.…

2 years ago